Summer 2018
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Course No: MECH.3210-011; SIS Class Nbr: 2570; SIS Term: 2740
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
Design and kinematic analysis of linkages. Course topics include linkage synthesis and motion analysis (position, velocity and acceleration) and technical writing. These topics are integrated in a semester-long design-build-test project utilizing commercial CAD and simulation software. This project involves project management, teamwork, design, creation of shop-quality drawings, manufacturing and assembly as well as performance testing of a three-position double-dwell linkage. Schedules (Gantt charts), progress reports and final reports are submitted. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (CTPS).
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: ENGN 2070 pre-req; MECH 2010
- Section Notes: P: C- in ENGN.2050 and C- in ENGN.2070; P: or C: MECH.2010;
- Core Codes: CTPS, STEM
- Credits: 0; Contact Hours: 4
- Instructor: Lawrence Thompson
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- M,W-Th | 3:30 PM-5:50 PM EST
- 2018 Summer: May 21 to Jul 02
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: --
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
Friday Class Meetings for On Campus / Face-to-Face Courses
Unless otherwise noted above
- Summer I Mon/Wed Evening Courses: Meet May 21-July 2 and include 3 FRIDAYS: May 25, June 8 and June 22 at the regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer I Tues/Thurs Evening Courses: Meet May 22-July 2 include 2 FRIDAYS: June 1 and June 15 at the regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer II Mon/Wed Evening Courses: Meet July 9 to Aug 16 include 2 FRIDAYS: July 13, July 27 at the regularly scheduled hours.
- Summer II Tues/Thurs Evening Courses: Meet July 10 to Aug 16 include 2 FRIDAYS: July 20 and August 13 at the regularly scheduled hours.
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